Selecting a Content Management System

Written by Ric Shreves


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Another factor to consider is dependencies on other software packages. Some systems, likerepparttar Microsoft CMS, require you to license not onlyrepparttar 118515 CMS product, but a number of other related products which are required forrepparttar 118516 CMS to work properly. Make sure you check database requirements, server and OS requirements, and whether third party components are needed to create templates or maintainrepparttar 118517 site inrepparttar 118518 future. And of course, never forget those frequently shocking consulting fees that are often part and parcel of any major implementation. Add it all up and you will find that some systems which may initially appear to be attractively priced are, in fact, quite expensive.

One issue many companies fail to consider is how wellrepparttar 118519 CMS can be tailored to fitrepparttar 118520 firm's existing work flow. Most systems will give you some flexibility in assigning roles and permissions. Systems vary in complexity from offering only a set of pre-defined roles to completely customisable user systems. Permissions, editorial review, and scheduling are related concepts: Does your firm need to put content through a review and permissions phase and does your firm need to schedule start/stop days or pre-schedule content (loadrepparttar 118521 content beforerepparttar 118522 start date)? Look for a system that matches, or can be tailored to match, your existing structure and work flows, otherwise you will face challenges in modifying offline processes and training staff.

There's no magic formula for findingrepparttar 118523 right CMS. The market is very fragmented and many systems use similar labels to provide widely disparate levels of functionality. It is essential that you be proactive about approaching vendors and go inrepparttar 118524 door knowing what you need _ putrepparttar 118525 burden on them to show that they can meet your needs. Have clear requirements and research best practices so that you are equipped to deal with this sometimes and often expensive buying decision.

written by: Ric Shreves, http://www.waterandstone.com

Ric Shreves is an Internet consultant and author specializing in web technologies. He is a partner in Water & Stone, a web design agency focused on Mambo, osCommerce, and other open source tools. Read more of his work online at: http://www.waterandstone.com.


Use feng shui techniques to design a harmonic website for your business

Written by Jakob Jelling


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your business' website general appearance clear and tidy. A messy or cluttered website would not only makerepparttar user feel overwhelmed but it would also be an obstacle for your business prosperity. Your business website should be designed having its graphics and written content clear and organized. Besides this,repparttar 118514 general appearance should be as natural and easy to follow as possible. Anybody who visits your business website should feel welcome and comfortable in it, and this should be achieved by providing a clear and welcoming main page and allowing an easy navigation throughrepparttar 118515 entire website.

The lines you use for your business website and its graphics are also important regarding feng shui harmony. Straight lines and shapes with cutting edges are not natural and when having too many of them it can be harmful for your business' prosperity. Therefore, you should try to use as many curved and smooth lines as possible, since this would not only help you adding nature inspired elements torepparttar 118516 website but also bring wealth to it.

Jakob Jelling is the founder of http://www.fengshuicrazy.com. Please visit his website and learn all the feng shui tips you'll ever need!


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